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Finn S, Wright LHV, Mak HW, Åström E, Nicholls L, Dingle GA, Warran K. Expanding the social cure: a mixed-methods approach exploring the role of online group dance as support for young people (aged 16-24) living with anxiety. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1258967. [PMID: 37915522 PMCID: PMC10616254 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1258967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
Abstract
There is an increased interest in whether online arts interventions support mental health and social connections. This study explored eight weeks of online group dance as support for young people (aged 16-24) living with anxiety. The applicability of the 'social cure' theoretical framework to the novel context of an online dance class was sought. The study utilised an embedded QUAL+quan design, incorporating participatory focus group discussions (n = 3 groups; n = 11 participants) and one-on-one interviews (n = 2 participants), creative reflections (n = 16 participants) and ethnographic fieldnotes, and a repeated measures design with surveys at three timepoints (week 1, n = 27; week 4, n = 18; week 8, n = 14). Thematic analysis identified two overarching themes demonstrating how the dance classes (i) provided the opportunity to co-construct a meaningful shared identity and (ii) supported holistic wellbeing. The quantitative findings supported this, suggesting lower anxiety, depression, and loneliness and higher wellbeing, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and group closeness. This study expands the social cure to its application to an online dance context for the first time.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saoirse Finn
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Arts & Health, Social Biobehavioural Research Group, Department of Behavioural Science & Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Childhood and Youth Studies Research Group, Institute for Community, Education, and Society, Moray House School of Education and Sport, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Arts & Health, Social Biobehavioural Research Group, Department of Behavioural Science & Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Dance Base, Scotland’s National Centre for Dance, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Arts & Health, Social Biobehavioural Research Group, Department of Behavioural Science & Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Music, Dance and Health Research Group, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Arts & Health, Social Biobehavioural Research Group, Department of Behavioural Science & Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Perkins R, Spiro N, Waddell G. Online songwriting reduces loneliness and postnatal depression and enhances social connectedness in women with young babies: randomised controlled trial. Public Health 2023; 220:72-79. [PMID: 37270855 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2023.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Loneliness is a public health challenge associated with postnatal depression (PND). This study developed and tested an online songwriting intervention, with the aim of reducing loneliness and symptoms of PND and enhancing social connectedness among women with young babies. STUDY DESIGN This was a two-armed non-blinded randomised controlled trial (RCT, ISRCTN17647261). METHODS Randomisation was conducted in Excel using a 1:1 allocation, with participants (N = 89) allocated to an online 6-week songwriting intervention (Songs from Home) or to waitlist control. Inclusion criteria were women aged ≥18 years, with a baby ≤9 months old, reporting loneliness (4+ on UCLA 3-Item Loneliness Scale) and symptoms of PND (10+ on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]). Loneliness (UCLA-3) was measured at baseline, after each intervention session and at 4-week follow-up. The secondary measures of PND (EPDS) and social connectedness (Social Connectedness Revised 15-item Scale [SC-15]) were measured at baseline, postintervention and at 4-week follow-up (Week 10). Factorial mixed analyses of variance with planned custom contrasts were conducted for each outcome variable comparing the intervention and control groups over time and across baseline, Weeks 1-6 and the follow-up at Week 10 for each outcome variable. RESULTS Compared with waitlist control, the intervention group reported significantly lower scores postintervention and at follow-up for loneliness (P < 0.001, η2P = 0.098) and PND (P < 0.001, η2P = 0.174) and significantly higher scores at follow-up for social connectedness (P < 0.001, η2P = 0.173). CONCLUSIONS A 6-week online songwriting intervention for women with young babies can reduce loneliness and symptoms of PND and increase social connectedness.
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- R Perkins
- Centre for Performance Science, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS, UK; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Centre for Performance Science, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS, UK; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Centre for Performance Science, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS, UK; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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Dingle GA, Sharman LS, Bauer Z, Beckman E, Broughton M, Bunzli E, Davidson R, Draper G, Fairley S, Farrell C, Flynn LM, Gomersall S, Hong M, Larwood J, Lee C, Lee J, Nitschinsk L, Peluso N, Reedman SE, Vidas D, Walter ZC, Wright ORL. How Do Music Activities Affect Health and Well-Being? A Scoping Review of Studies Examining Psychosocial Mechanisms. Front Psychol 2021; 12:713818. [PMID: 34566791 PMCID: PMC8455907 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.713818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: This scoping review analyzed research about how music activities may affect participants' health and well-being. Primary outcomes were measures of health (including symptoms and health behaviors) and well-being. Secondary measures included a range of psychosocial processes such as arousal, mood, social connection, physical activation or relaxation, cognitive functions, and identity. Diverse music activities were considered: receptive and intentional music listening; sharing music; instrument playing; group singing; lyrics and rapping; movement and dance; and songwriting, composition, and improvisation. Methods: Nine databases were searched with terms related to the eight music activities and the psychosocial variables of interest. Sixty-three papers met selection criteria, representing 6,975 participants of all ages, nationalities, and contexts. Results: Receptive and intentional music listening were found to reduce pain through changes in physiological arousal in some studies but not others. Shared music listening (e.g., concerts or radio programs) enhanced social connections and mood in older adults and in hospital patients. Music listening and carer singing decreased agitation and improved posture, movement, and well-being of people with dementia. Group singing supported cognitive health and well-being of older adults and those with mental health problems, lung disease, stroke, and dementia through its effects on cognitive functions, mood, and social connections. Playing a musical instrument was associated with improved cognitive health and well-being in school students, older adults, and people with mild brain injuries via effects on motor, cognitive and social processes. Dance and movement with music programs were associated with improved health and well-being in people with dementia, women with postnatal depression, and sedentary women with obesity through various cognitive, physical, and social processes. Rapping, songwriting, and composition helped the well-being of marginalized people through effects on social and cultural inclusion and connection, self-esteem and empowerment. Discussion: Music activities offer a rich and underutilized resource for health and well-being to participants of diverse ages, backgrounds, and settings. The review provides preliminary evidence that particular music activities may be recommended for specific psychosocial purposes and for specific health conditions.
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- Genevieve A Dingle
- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Music, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Music, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,University of Queensland Business School, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Music, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Child Health Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- UQ Music, Dance and Health Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Fram NR, Goudarzi V, Terasawa H, Berger J. Collaborating in Isolation: Assessing the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Patterns of Collaborative Behavior Among Working Musicians. Front Psychol 2021; 12:674246. [PMID: 34349700 PMCID: PMC8326970 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.674246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The Covid-19 pandemic severely limited collaboration among musicians in rehearsal and ensemble performance, and demanded radical shifts in collaborative practices. Understanding the nature of these changes in music creators' patterns of collaboration, as well as how musicians shifted prioritizations and adapted their use of the available technologies, can offer invaluable insights into the resilience and importance of different aspects of musical collaboration. In addition, assessing changes in the collaboration networks among music creators can improve the current understanding of genre and style formation and evolution. We used an internet survey distributed to music creators, including performers, composers, producers, and engineers, all active before and during the pandemic, to assess their perceptions of how their music, collaborative practice, and use of technology were impacted by shelter-in-place orders associated with Covid-19, as well as how they adapted over the course of the pandemic. This survey was followed by Zoom interviews with a subset of participants. Along with confirming previous results showing increased reliance on nostalgia for musical inspiration, we found that participants' collaborative behaviors were surprisingly resilient to pandemic-related changes. In addition, participant responses appeared to be driven by a relatively small number of underlying factors, representing approaches to musical collaboration such as musical extroversion or musical introversion, inspiration clusters such as activist musicking, and style or genre clusters.
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- Noah R Fram
- Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics, Music Department, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Department of Audio Arts and Acoustics, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Faculty of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics, Music Department, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
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